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We cannot tell how we are being used by God. One act on our part, insignificant from our point of view may have eternal consequences from God’s perspective. Mary brings Oil to anoint Jesus, John 12:3 (NLT) "Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance." This act is remembered through the ages as one of love, and humility. How did this lift Jesus and prepare his body and soul for the upcoming trial he was to face? Oswald Chambers says “ I f we believe in Jesus, it is not what we gain, but what He pours through us that counts. It is not that God makes us beautifully rounded grapes, but that He squeezes the sweetness out of us. Spiritually, we cannot measure our life by success, but only by what God pours through us, and we cannot measure that at all."    We can spend time judging ourselves by the world’s

Those who have a shared affinity should desire to be together. To gather in some format or another. In pubs, for those who wish to share a drink, in sporting events for those who wish to support their favoured team, and in Christian communities for those who follow Christ. We know these Christian communities as "church", but the image of a small steepled property can be very misleading. The building itself is not important, those who gather are. It may be at a regular meeting in someone's house. Before a work engagement, prayer may be had. Bible study one evening. Regardless of its format, a few things need to take place. Worship of the carpenter.- We meet to worship our God, all else falls under this, but worship must be seen as the whole gamut of the body meeting. Accountability- One needs in the pressures of this world to be willing to be held accountable by other like-minded believers. Mutual support- All will face trials, and in these times having the suppo